Following Eden Hazard's decision to join Chelsea, Manchester United and the French Ligue 1 have been linked again in the papers, with Wayne Rooney rumoured to be the target of a £120 million move by cash-loaded PSG. While the transfer window might still be officially closed, the wheels of the silly season have been spinning [.

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One oft repeated line over the course of last year was that this was THE season for the ‘neutral'. I put that word right in the middle of an apostrophe sandwich because I for one cannot comprehend how anyone following any sport can be a neutral.

We had left at Wembley on a balmy night in May, humbled and outclassed by Barcelona's spider-web of exquisite passes and touches, we reunited with them at the same venue barely more than two months later, on a sunny August afternoon for the most unfriendly of Community Shields against bitter rivals Manchester City.

It was suppose to be a celebration, a joyous moment to forget 44 years of hurt and, more importantly, the entity responsible for that half a century of disappointment and bitterness. It turned out to be a testament of jealousy and envy thanks to a man who no longer than five months ago [...]

One thing is for sure. At 6pm tomorrow Manchester will be awash with celebration, while in many pubs and homes some of its inhabitants will despair and wonder how it was possible for this to happen. The only thing to determine is the colour of the people celebrating but following United's recent stutter, it seems [.

Actions, we are often told, speak louder than words. The ugly scenes that unfolded on Monday night at Ewood Park offered a kind of twisted backing to the statement as for the first time it became apparent how much inept owners can ruin a football club. Forget the likes of Coventry, both Sheffield teams and [.

With four days left until Sunday's title decider, Fleet Street has taken its eyes off the title race for a day and concentrated them on the transfer gossip. United fans might wish to look away now as the news aren't exactly exciting. Let's start with the Mirror that reveals that Paul Pogba has finally made [.

With the FA Cup circus rolling into town, Fleet Street hacks have a lot on their hands today, but with a potentially crucial one way or the other day in the Premier League tomorrow, there's plenty to read regarding Manchester United. For the first time in years, the Sun, the Mirror and the [...]

April is considered by many to be the craziest month of the year as the weather is unstable and subject to swift and sudden changes. Unfortunately for Manchester United, this year madness characterized April not just in meteorological terms, but also in footballing ones as the Reds opened up a seemingly unbridgeable eight-point lead before [.

April is considered by many to be the craziest month of the year as the weather is unstable and subject to swift and sudden changes. Unfortunately for Manchester United, this year madness characterized April not just in meteorological terms, but also in footballing ones as the Reds opened up a seemingly unbridgeable eight-point lead before [.

Lets start this with the admission that under current football fanatical thinking – "I am a Glory Hunting B............!" I started supporting United in 1979, despite being from Walsall and a happy midlander born and bred. My local team was Walsall FC and I do have fond memories of the old Fellows Park that I [.

Manchester United threw away a 2-goal lead against Everton as they dropped two potentially crucial points in the title race, in an extraordinary game likely to have a much bigger importance than expected. With City winning away at Wolverhampton, the result means that United will travel to the Etihad a week tomorrow only [.

Manchester United restored their 5-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa courtesy of two goals from Wayne Rooney and one apiece from Danny Welbeck and Nani. Much like in their game against QPR, a controversial penalty incident involving Ashley Young was the talking point of the [.

"My father passed away this morning at 09;30 hrs" said Anthony Chinaglia, the son of former Lazio player and legend, Giorgio "Long John" Chinalia, announcing and making official the death of his father Giorgio. The cause of death was heart attack. On 1 April 2012, this news took Lazio, its fans and overall football fanatics .

Manchester United opened an eight-point gap at the top of the table following a 2-0 win against 10-man QPR, as Manchester City's title hopes were dealt a huge blow after they were defeated at Arsenal. United benefited of a good amount of luck as referee Lee Mason awarded a penalty with the game only 14 [.

With slightly less than two months before the end of the season – or almost four, for those of you who care about international football – it's fair to say that 2012 will be remembered as the year of the strikers – or, as David Cameron would put it, the year of the strikes. But [...]

With United not playing until Monday, Saturday's papers are reasonably quiet when it comes to Fergie's men. Furthermore, the shocking news about Stylian Petrov's condition is the unwanted focus of attention and we all wish the Bulgarian a speedy recovery. The Mirror reports that Ferguson still has faith in Macheda, despite another disappointing loan spell [.

By Chris Wright

This is it people, the end is in sight. May is crowning on the horizon and the Premier League season is so very nearly finito. Granted, there's still a lot of hoo-doo and wiff-waff to sort out, but we thought we'd give a timely doff of the cap to those who have defied the soccer odds this season, those playing beyond their means, the over-achievers, the surprise packages in short, the kind of people that Phil Collins was singing about when he first laid down a demo for 'Against All Odds'.

Today's sport pages are unsurprisingly filled with news regarding Fabrice Muamba's recovery, as the Bolton man began to breathe unaided and recognised family members. United, though, make the news anyway, with papers focusing on future transfers and the race for the title. Let's start with the Mirror, where Jonny Evans believes that the title might be [.

Manchester United opened a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League and clinched yet another away win by demolishing 10-man Wolves. United had the sealed by halftime and the second half was little more than a practice match, while Wolves'catalogue of errors served as perfect ad for their relegation credentials.

Despite the lack of an official announcement regarding Paul Pogba's new deal, Tuesday's sport pages run plenty of stories regarding Manchester United. Let's start with the Telegraph, where former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes that United will edge City to the title by a single point, despite predicting that the Reds will draw at Wolves and [.

In recent years Manchester United have been at the centre of some of the more heavily media-scrutinised transfers. But if David Beckham and Ruud Van Nistelrooy moves to Real Madrid exemplified Fergie's resoluteness in parting ways with loyal servants that had overstepped the line, and Ronaldo's departure for the Spanish capital was seen as the [.

Manchester United slumped to a 3-2 home defeat against Athletic Bilbao, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League. Despite David DeGea's heroic performance, the Red Devils now face an uphill struggle to overturn the deficit in Spain in a week time. United were outplayed, outthought and outran and, bar [.

Here I am, back posting after long time. And what better way of coming back then another derby win. It has been a while since Lazio has won both derbies of the season. I won`t bother you with match reports as they don`t count in derbies. What count is the win and 3 points. Our ...

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According to many managers and players, February is one the crucial parts of the season as, while not part of the run-in, it can nevertheless shape the last few months of the campaign. Manchester United came through some difficult tests last month and, should the title go back to Old Trafford, the points earned in [.

Manchester United followed the "smash and grab" cliché to perfection as two Ashley Young struck twice in the second half to seal a huge win for the Reds, which keeps them within two points of league leaders Manchester City. Wayne Rooney had put United ahead on the stroke of half time confirming his status [.

England defeat against Holland occupies the majority of sport pages today but, as usual, there's plenty regarding Manchester United on the country's tabloids and broadsheets. Let's start with the Daily Mail and the Telegraph as both cover Chris Smalling's horrific injury. The United defender collided with Klaas Jan Huntelaar in last night's game against Holland and was taken [.

Today's sport pages are all about England and Jose Mourinho's alleged return to England, but there's a few interesting news for United fans. Let's start with the Telegraph where Sky Sports' pundit Alan Smith claims that Phil Jones and Danny Welbeck are amongst five players with a point to prove in tonight's friendly against Holland.

After yesterday saw a positive start to our new feature, let's see what the papers say today about Manchester United. The Guardian and the Sun reports that Scholes believe can't afford any other mistakes from here to the end of the season if they're to retain the title. The Independent runs the same story, along with the news that, according [.

Today marks the start of a new feature on Red Rants. Every day, apart from match day, you'll find an article containing the links to the major stories regarding Manchester United as they appear on the national newspapers. Disagree with the Mirror? Feel like the Guardian has done a good job? Want to heap misery [.

Manchester United survived a late scare to progress to the next round of the Europa League. Despite losing 2-1 to Ajax at Old Trafford, United advance to the last 16 of competition after winning 3-2 on aggregate, but will be concerned with another disappointing performance in Europe. Ryan Giggs was made to wait for his [.

Reports today suggest that Luis Suarez will attend Thursday's Europa League clash between Manchester United and Ajax at Old Trafford. According to The People and the The Daily Mail, the Uruguayan striker a former Ajax player has accepted a ticket from a friend and will be in the stands watching his former team in three days [.

Manchester United made a successful debut onto the Europa League stage winning 2-0 away against Ajax, in the first leg of the round of 32. United take a comfortable lead back to Old Trafford, courtesy of second half goals from Ashley Young and Javier Hernandez, but will be without Antonio Valencia for up to four [.

Following yesterday's toxic encounter at Old Trafford, Luis Suarez has apologised for not shaking Patrice Evra's hand, while Kenny Dalglish has admitted overreacting with his comments in the post match interview. Liverpool's Suarez caused a storm by not shaking Evra's hand before kick off and then petulantly kicking the ball in the stands as the [.

Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United saw off Liverpool in a fiery encounter at Old Trafford. The Liverpool born striker grabbed a brace early in the second half, to secure United fourth consecutive home win in the league against their bitter rivals from the East Lancs Road. Much had been said before the game [.

What. A. Game! If there ever was a marque game for the Premier League it was this one. Great goals, drama, penalties, a wonderful comeback, and horrible refereeing. A lot of people are of the opinion that Howard Webb was Uniteds best player of the day, but the "best referee in the world" had an [...]

Manchester United produced a trademark comeback to force a draw at Stamford Bridge. Two Wayne Rooney's penalties and a late equaliser by Javier Hernandez saw United snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat, after having been 3-0 down at one stage, while David DeGea produced two outstanding saves deep in injury time to deny Chelsea [.

It's undoubtedly been a bad few weeks for the club. Speaking to a friend before the United match I suggested that the previous five weeks had been the worst I'd seen us consistently play as a team in the 15 years I've been going to Arsenal. And after the match, we remain pointless in 2012.
But I do think people have suffered from raised expectations.

Going into the game at the Emirates some serious pressure was put on United, with City getting a late 3-2 win over Spurs less than an hour before kick off. 3 points were a necessity. The 8-2 demolition in August was still fresh in the minds for both sets of fans, with Arsenal craving revenge [...]

Renowned for never doing things the easy way, Manchester United's U18′s had to produce a performance of quality and strength to overcome a Derby County side boasting England U17 internationals, in-form strikers and a notable physical advantage not to mention the early initiative with an opening goal on 20 minutes.